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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1940

Page

5

Idaho Agricultural Officials Visit Here

Idaho agricultural department officials and potato growers toured Irvine and Cottom to study new disease detection methods from Montana State College. The visit included E N Pettygrove state agriculture commissioner, Raymond Albee, Paul Rowell, William Wulf, and Beaverhead agent Bernard Williams.

Idaho Agricultural Department Irvine Cottom Montana State ‘College “ Experiment Station E. N. Pettygrove Belge Raymond Albee Idaho Department of Agriculture Paul T. Rowell Boise Idaho Department of Horticulture William Wulf Idaho State Advertising Commission Idaho Falls Bernard Williams Beaverhead County

Poppies bloom as memorial emblem for American Legion

In spring 1910 poppies appeared amid devastation on French battlefields where many U.S. soldiers died. A replica poppy now serves as the memorial flower of the American Legion and its Auxiliary, symbolizing remembrance and service.

France American Legion American Légion Auxiliary

Thanks for condolences at Pauline Raymond’s death

The family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy offerings and floral tributes after Pauline Raymond’s death. They also thank the choir pallbearers and Rev Meeke for help. Sam Raymond and families of Hignight Barber Dutton Kruger join in gratitude.

Pauline Raymond Meeke Sam Raymond Charles Hignight James Barber Clara Dutton Carl Kruger

Thanksgiving and Memorial Thanks to Kind Neighbors

The family expresses deep appreciation for the kindness shown during illness and death of their husband and father James Lewis and Rev V Ge Lewis. They thank those who sent floral offerings and prayers from neighbors and friends.

Yfather James Ge “Lewis

Piano Recital by Mrs Poole's Pupils in Lima

Pupils of Mrs Nellie Poole present a piano recital in Lima on June 5 at 8 o clock in Lima high school. The date was changed from May 24 and the general public is invited with no admission charge.

Nellie Poole Lima Lima High School

Tea honoring mothers at Bagley school by high school girls

High grade girls hosted a mother’s tea at Bagley school Wednesday from 2 to 4 pm. Home economics students prepared refreshments while a music program, art and sewing exhibit, and floral favors for each mother delighted attendees. Helpers included Miss Ottilie Brauer Miss Melissa Minger and Miss Ruth Eklund.

Bagley School Ottilie Brauer Melissa Minger Ruth Eklund

Lois Mary Rife Elected President of Junior Auxiliary

Lois Mary Rife was elected president of the Junior Auxiliary at a Friday meeting. New officers include Ardella Lanner as sergeant-at-arms Mary Beth Smith as chaplain Irma Lou Warner as secretary Elfreda Paddock as organist Florence Casterline and Ann Carroll as flagbearers Ardella Lanner hosted the evening and led the group to Oasis fountain for refreshments.

Lois Mary Rife Ardella Lanner Mary Beth Smith Irma Lou Warner Elfreda Paddock Florence Casterline Ann Carroll Oasis Fountain

Approaching Marriage for Laura Seidensticker and Alfred Taft

Mrs Laura Jane Seidensticker daughter of Mr and Mrs L S Osborne will marry Alfred Taft of Cut Bank in June. The bride has taught in Shelby for six years. Taft is a graduate and a teacher at Cut Bank. The wedding will be a double ceremony with Delly May Osborne and Ralph W Carl.

Laura Jane Seidensticker L. S. Osborne Alfred Taft Cut Bank Shelby Taft State Normal College Delly May Osborne Ralph W. Carl

Montana Chief Justice Represents State at Law Institute

Howard A. Johnson, chief justice of the state supreme court, traveled to Washington D C last week to represent Montana at the annual meeting of the American Law Institute. The institute focuses on rewriting American common law in condensed form.

Howard A. Johnson State Supreme Court Washington D. C Montana American Law Institute

Red Owl Firm Ordered to Appear at Helena Hearing

The state railroad and public service commission orders the Red Owl firm of Miles City to appear at a Helena hearing on May 28 to answer charges of violating the state unfair practices act. The firm is accused of selling condensed milk jello and cereal below cost.

The State Railroad and Public Service Commission Red Owl Miles City Helena

Highway Patrol To Test Vehicle Lights In County

Montana state highway patrolmen will test vehicle lights in the vicinity on Saturday May 25 from 9 a m to 6 p m. The check follows recent brake testing during which four drivers were arrested for defective brakes and one motorist for lacking a driver's permit. Additional summonses were issued, including to Rollins of Idaho Falls for reckless driving.

Montana Robert Wright John Flanagan Flanagan Wright, Cahill and Boheme Wright Ala - B. Rollns Idaho Falls

Wedding Of Miss Mary Ruth Kelly And James Lawrence McCulley

Miss Mary Ruth Kelly and James Lawrence McCulley were married at the Kelly home with Rev. X Lechner officiating. The couple plan a Chicago visit then return to Dillon for the Normal College summer session. Both are graduates. McCulley has been GardWers School principal and Mrs McCulley taught at Polaris.

Wedain Mary Ruth Kelly J. E. Kelly James Lawrence . McCulley McCulley Arthur de Celles Helena Misa Ethel . Kennedy Centennial Valley Ware Cos-Tume Webb McCulley Clara Plant Chicago Mr. McCulley Dillon Normal College GardWer

Lutheran Aid Event Planned at Mrs Thompson Ranch

Mrs Martin Thompson will entertain the Lutheran Ladies Aid Thursday at her ranch home. Those needing transportation should call the hostess or Mrs Ernest Pewe.

Martin Thompson Lutheran Ladies Aid Ernest Pewe

Mrs Hoffman Hosts Carroll Study Club Card Night

Mrs Mayme Hoffman and Mrs Harry Andrus Sr entertained the Carroll Study Club at the Hoffman home Friday night. Six tables of cards were in play with prizes in Pinochle won by Frank Gorman and Sylvester Meade for high and low respectively, while Bridge prizes went to Helen Bulger and Mrs J W Kenny for high and low.

Mayme Hoffman Harry Andrus, Sr Carroll Study Club Hoffman Frank Gorman Sylvester Meade Bridge Helen Bulger J. W. Kenny

Recital by Mrs Hayess T Baxter Piano Pupils

Mrs Hayess T Baxter presents a piano pupil recital on Friday evening May 31 at 8 o'clock. The event takes place at the training school auditorium and is open to the public without charge.

Baptist Ladies Aid Meeting At Cottage Thursday

The Baptist Ladies Aid corps will meet at the cottage on Thursday at 3 p m. Following the business session a short program will be held for members and guests.

Baptist Ladies Aid

St James Episcopal Guild Plans May Meeting

The St James Episcopal guild will meet Thursday May 23 at the guild hall for a business session. Reports of the state convention will be heard at this time.

St. James

Townsend Club Meeting Set at Courthouse

The Townsend club will hold a meeting Thursday evening at 8 oclock in the courthouse.

Townsend Club

Hutchinson, Anderson, Wadsworth Families Welcome Babies

Mr and Mrs J G Hutchinson are parents of a son born Saturday at Barrett hospital. Mr and Mrs Paul Anderson welcomed a daughter Sunday evening at the hospital. Mr and Mrs Warren Wadsworth welcomed a daughter Sunday afternoon at the hospital.

J.G. Hutchinson Barrett Hospital Paul Anderson Warren Wadsworth

Three Water Commissioners Appointed by Judge Rodgers

Judge Henry G. Rodgers appoints three new water commissioners George L. Burt on Junction creek Gary V. Geiger on Medicine Lodge creek and Vincent Pendleton on Moose and Swamp creeks in a single action.

Henry G. Rodgers George L. Burt Junction Creek Gary V. Geiger Medicine Lodge Creek Vincent Pendleton Moose Swamp

Ayers Reappoints Optometry Board Examiners

Governor Roy E. Ayers reappoints Dr. E A Kuntz of Helena and Dr. F H Keller of Kalispell to the state board of examiners in optometry. Their terms expire April 3, 1943.

E. A. Kuntz Helena F. H. Keller Kalispell State Board of

Miss Dorothy Ann Gosman Rejected From Presidency

Dorothy Ann Gosman has been rejected for the presidency in a preliminary vote. Details of the decision and next steps are not provided in the fragment.

Dorothy Ann Gosman

Memorial Poppy Day Proclaimed in Dillon

Dillon Mayor I D A Galt proclaims May 25 as Poppy Day urging citizens to wear memorial poppies and donate to aid wounded veterans from the 1917 war. The message honors those in hospitals nationwide and calls for generous contributions.

Germany Dillon I. D. A. Galt America Women's Auxiliary The American Legion

Vocal Recital Set for Sunday at New High School

Pupils of Vera Cooke Hazel will perform in a public vocal recital Sunday evening May 26 at 8 15 in the new high school auditorium. The program features solos trios chorus numbers mixed group with the Elks male chorus directed by Mrs Hazel. Participants include Patty Stamm Donna Talent Dolly Paddock Howard Lyons Jean Stamm Grace Knox Helen Wheat Blythe Stephan Helen Anderson Marguerite Johnson Mary Curry Margaret Hocking Bernice Metlen Elizabeth Paddock. Elks male chorus members are Dave Hier Irving Christiansen Kenneth Wheat Bernice Farrell Fred Wolfe George Christiansen Warren Stone Paul Stahl Jr and Paul Bramsman. Accompanists are Mary Hocking Helen Wheat and Ralph McFadden.

Elks Hazel Patty Stamm Donna’ Talent Dolly Paddock Howard Lyons Jean Stamm Grace Knox Helen’ Wheat Blythe Stephan Helen Anderson Marguerite Johnson Mary Curry Margaret Hocking Bernice Metlen Elizabeth Paddock Dave Hier Irving Christensen Kenneth Wheat Bernice Farrell Fred ‘Wolfe George Christiansen Warren Stone Paul Stahl, Jr Paul Bramsman Mary Hocking Helen Wheat Ralph ‘McFadden

Belfry visitors with Mrs Trollinger host

Joe Vazanko and his young son Har old visit Belfry resident Mrs. C. E. Trollinger at her home.

Joe’ Vazanko Harold Belfry C. E. Trollinger

Rotary Picnic Plans Disclosed At Weekly Meeting

Rotarians discussed plans for a Rotary picnic to be held in June or July with a program by wives of members. The meeting also covered park plans with a goal of 2000 in funds to buy land for a park, playground, and athletic field. University and local officials noted absences and elections for the Women’s Athletic Association president and officers.

W. H. Stephan S.H. Davis Rotary Conrad Orr

Ellen May Guild Meeting Ties to 4:30 Thursday

The Ellen May guild schedules a Thursday afternoon meeting at 4 30 with Miss Genevieve Albertson. Assisting hostesses are Mrs Frank Tyre and Miss Ruth Smith. Miss Jean Bishop gives a travel talk. Devotions are led by Mrs Ray Gallant and Mrs W J Blerrum discusses the yearbook of prayer.

Ellen May

Riverside Club Gathering At Mrs Deputy’s Home

Mrs Elmer Peterson and Mrs J W Deputy hosted Riverside club at Deputy’s residence on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock.

Elmer Peterson J. W. Deputy Riverside Club

Last Rec hall dance of the year set for Friday

The last recreational hall dance of the year is scheduled for Friday evening this week.

Resident Hall House Council Officers Elected

The House Council at the residence halls elected next year’s officers: President Evelyn Bieber of Big Timber, Vice President Altice Cameron of Big Timber, Secretary Davie Ann Dye of Corvallis. Additional representatives will be chosen at the start of autumn term.

Alice Cameron Big Timber The Women's Athletic Association Valaree Sheldon Roundup Anna Manley Montague Shirley Erickson Plentywood Mary E. Deegan Reseience Evelyn Bieber Altice Cameron Davie Ann Dye Corvallis

Forger Sentenced to Four Year Term in District Court

Norman Carlill pleaded guilty to forgery in district court before Judge Henry G Rodgers and was sentenced to four years in the state penitentiary. He forged the name of Sam Perkins of Wisdom on a check he attempted to pass at Kugler Jewelry and was taken into custody Saturday night by Sheriff Paul Temple.

District Henry G Rodgers Norman Carlill State Penitentiary Sam Perkins Wisdom Kugler Paul Temple

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frances Hind Glasgow Ray Kellett Ann W Johnson Oscar Gravely William’ Stewart Dell Mary ‘Roth Frank C. Davis Beahead H. G. Rodggen Kathryn’ ‘Tomrey Wilkes-Barre Mes Morris ‘Adams Minnesota Black Hills Francis J. Gelhaus Joe Gelhaus Methodist Aid Elmer Sage D. A. Galt T. E. Gilbert W. B. Willey W. G. Lewis Havre Virginia City Edgar Rife Los Angeles Katherine Rife William Galt Oakland Calif Mrs Orin Babb Richfield T. S. Stockdahl Billings Beaverhead Valley Grace Methodist Church J. A. Meeke Mountain View Cemeery Raymond Montana Power Company Frank M. Kerr Butte Edwin R. Buck Highway Patrol Lutheran Aid Carroll Club Baxter ST. James Guild Amation Vera Cooke Hazel Will Ies Ft Bank & Trust LJ Company Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Frank Tyre Albert Erickson Rush Jordan Ellen May Guild Forger Buick Flint Mich Igavt
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